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Old April 8th 08, 08:11 PM posted to rec.bicycles.rides
mlmartinet
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Default Hampton Rodes Area Riders

I was wondering if any one here is a form the Hampton Rodes Area? I
was trying to figure out a good route from Hampton, VA to
Williamsburg.

Matt
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Old April 9th 08, 05:35 PM posted to rec.bicycles.rides
Dien Cai Dau
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Default Hampton Rodes Area Riders

You didn't say where in Hampton you are starting, or where in Williamsburg
you want to end, so the best I can suggest to take Jefferson Ave (Rt 143)
[turns into US 60 just past Ft Eustis after passing under I-64].

If you are tempted to detour onto the Colonial Parkway, I would recommend
against it -- the "rustic" surface of the roadway (large pebbles in the
concrete) create a very rough surface for bicycle travel. I tried to ride
the Parkway from Yorktown Battlefield to Jamestown, but only made it as far
as Colonial Williamsburg before I couldn't take the vibration any longer.

If you are looking for recreational rides, try stopping at Bike Beat
(4640-9B Monticello Ave) while you are in Williamsburg. They have a rack
full of route maps.


"mlmartinet" wrote in message
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I was wondering if any one here is a form the Hampton Rodes Area? I
was trying to figure out a good route from Hampton, VA to
Williamsburg.

Matt



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Old April 9th 08, 09:21 PM posted to rec.bicycles.rides
mlmartinet
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Default Hampton Rodes Area Riders

On Apr 9, 12:35 pm, "Dien Cai Dau" wrote:
You didn't say where in Hampton you are starting, or where in Williamsburg
you want to end, so the best I can suggest to take Jefferson Ave (Rt 143)
[turns into US 60 just past Ft Eustis after passing under I-64].

If you are tempted to detour onto the Colonial Parkway, I would recommend
against it -- the "rustic" surface of the roadway (large pebbles in the
concrete) create a very rough surface for bicycle travel. I tried to ride
the Parkway from Yorktown Battlefield to Jamestown, but only made it as far
as Colonial Williamsburg before I couldn't take the vibration any longer.

If you are looking for recreational rides, try stopping at Bike Beat
(4640-9B Monticello Ave) while you are in Williamsburg. They have a rack
full of route maps.

"mlmartinet" wrote in message

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I was wondering if any one here is a form the Hampton Rodes Area? I
was trying to figure out a good route from Hampton, VA to
Williamsburg.


Matt


Maybe something like this I'm comfortable with traffic but would like
to stay to side and scenic routes

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=e...8&ie=UTF8&z=11
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Old April 12th 08, 03:21 PM posted to rec.bicycles.rides
Pat[_9_]
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Default Hampton Rodes Area Riders


Maybe something like this I'm comfortable with traffic but would like
to stay to side and scenic routes

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=e...8&ie=UTF8&z=11



I suggest you get familiar with www.tinyurl.com



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Old April 12th 08, 07:47 PM posted to rec.bicycles.rides
Tom Sherman[_2_]
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Default Hampton Rodes Area Riders

Pat ? wrote:
Maybe something like this I'm comfortable with traffic but would like
to stay to side and scenic routes

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=e...8&ie=UTF8&z=11



I suggest you get familiar with www.tinyurl.com

With a proper newsreader (not Gurgle Gropes), the URL is intact and can
be clicked on.

I like long URL's.

--
Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia
The weather is here, wish you were beautiful
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Old April 12th 08, 11:05 PM posted to rec.bicycles.rides
mlmartinet
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Default Hampton Rodes Area Riders

On Apr 12, 2:47 pm, Tom Sherman
wrote:
Pat ? wrote:
Maybe something like this I'm comfortable with traffic but would like
to stay to side and scenic routes


http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=e...19479906351,37...


I suggest you get familiar withwww.tinyurl.com


With a proper newsreader (not Gurgle Gropes), the URL is intact and can
be clicked on.

I like long URL's.

--
Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia
The weather is here, wish you were beautiful


I use google groups and it works fine for me but thanks for the input
on my ride any ways.
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Old April 26th 08, 04:13 AM posted to rec.bicycles.rides
Xchequer
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On Tue, 08 Apr 2008 12:11:55 -0700, mlmartinet wrote:

I was wondering if any one here is a form the Hampton Rodes Area? I was
trying to figure out a good route from Hampton, VA to Williamsburg.

Matt


I live in the Coliseum area. I haven't done it yet but I'm planning on
going down the Hampton Roads Center Parkway to Wood Ave. to Route 17 to
the Colonial Parkway. From Coliseum to the James River ferry by that
route is about 40 miles.

Xchequer
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Old May 4th 08, 07:35 PM posted to rec.bicycles.rides
mlmartinet
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Default Hampton Rodes Area Riders

I live in the Coliseum area. I haven't done it yet but I'm planning on
going down the Hampton Roads Center Parkway to Wood Ave. to Route 17 to
the Colonial Parkway. From Coliseum to the James River ferry by that
route is about 40 miles.

Xchequer


Let me know how that goes.
 




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